Investors are elated by a booming global economy and the promise of central banks to tighten monetary policy only gradually. But a question haunts them: Will interest rates develop a mind of their own?.....»»

High housing loan interests and reluctance to borrow are dissuading Indian buyers who have to dig into savings to own a house, a study has revealed.
There is significant demand for affordable housing amongst the younger age (25.....»»

The decisions made by Central Banks impact almost every facet of your life – from the economic growth within the country you work to the rate of interest you pay on student loans, credit cards and home mortgages. The decisions […]
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should demand more capital from Wall Street while the central bank slowly increases interest rates, a leading U.S. regulator said on Thursday as he outlined a formula for future economic growth......»»

The Federal Reserve should demand more capital from Wall Street while the central bank slowly increases interest rates, a leading U.S. regulator said on Thursday as he outlined a formula for future economic growth. Thomas Hoenig, vice-chairman of the Fede.....»»

During the last 40 years, central banks have gained power they previously could only fantasize about. They were given full control over the currency supply and interest rates. These are the tools to plan booms and depressions. Thanks to such […]
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High dividend yielding stocks and ETFs are in high demand as most central banks have kept their benchmark interest rates near the 0% level. Investors who need a regular source of income are actively looking for bond alternatives and these high dividend ET.....»»

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's central bank is considering pumping more than 1 trillion rubles ($17 billion) into two banks it first bailed out last year to shore up their balance sheets, three sources familiar with the discussion told Reuters......»»

LONDON (Reuters) - The recent volatility in global financial markets should not deter top central banks from lifting interest rates or ending years of unprecedented stimulus, the Bank for International Settlements said on Sunday......»»